Whole30 Refreshing Barley Water

Quench your thirst with this invigorating Whole30 Refreshing Barley Water, a delightful twist on a classic hydration remedy. Made with a soothing blend of sliced lemon, fresh ginger root, a whole cinnamon stick, and a refreshing handful of mint leaves, this recipe brings a symphony of natural flavors to your glass. Enhanced with a pinch of sea salt for balance, this nutrient-rich beverage is gently simmered to extract all its wellness-boosting goodness, then chilled to perfection for a crisp and revitalizing sip. With no added sweeteners or artificial ingredients, this Whole30-friendly drink is perfect for detoxing, staying hydrated, or simply enjoying a guilt-free, homemade refreshment. Serve it cold over ice and savor every cooling, zesty drop!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Filtered water
• 1 whole Lemon
• 1 inch Fresh ginger root
• 1 Whole cinnamon stick
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• 1 handful Mint leaves

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your ingredients. Slice the lemon into thin rounds. Peel and slice the ginger root.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, add 6 cups of filtered water and place it over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced lemon, ginger root, and the whole cinnamon stick to the saucepan.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse the water.

Step 5

After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Strain the mixture into a large pitcher or glass jar to remove all the solids.

Step 7

Add a pinch of sea salt to thestrained liquid and stir well.

Step 8

Once completely cooled, add a handful of fresh mint leaves for an extra refreshing flavor.

Step 9

Chill the barley water in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 10

Serve cold, over ice if desired, for a refreshing and Whole30-inspired drink.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1527.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	40.1

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 168.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132.0mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 275.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.9%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 79.4%